2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 2002 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Express is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XJ (240 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 450 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Express. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Chevrolet Express (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar XJ. (316 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Express | 2002 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Express | XJ |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 3248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2880 mm |
